Q What compensation can be paid tax free on termination?
A On termination of employment, up to £30,000 can be...
Employment law
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Richmond v Devon Doctors On Call, EAT, 2 August 2006
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Ms Richmond worked as a driver and was dismissed... -
Priests have long been adept at coaxing new recruits into the fold, but their talents are being used more literally...
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Gladwell v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, EAT, 25 October 2006
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Mr Gladwell held a 50% shareholding... -
PPMA urges government to introduce national framework for introduction of unitary status in councils
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Public Sector People Managers’ Association (PPMA) has warned the government that the adoption of unitary status by councils could...
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The Employment Equality (Age) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2006 have been laid before Parliament.
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Transsexual’s huge claim for sex discrimination against Hitachi Data Systems set for tribunal hearing
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA claim for sex discrimination, thought to be the biggest ever involving a transsexual, is due to go to tribunal...
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Queen outlines government commitment to reform education and toughen up immigration controls
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThe government outlined its plans for educational reform and tougher immigration controls yesterday at the state opening of Parliament. In...
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The European Parliament has approved the Services Directive, which makes it easier for a wide range of service providers to do...
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Rules to protect workers’ employment rights when their company is bought by a foreign business are being reviewed by the...
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The government has a fight on its hands if it plans to lengthen rather than shorten the route to employment...
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Sacked Gate Gourmet workers take inflight caterer to tribunal for unfair dismissal
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryScores of catering workers whose sacking caused travel chaos at Heathrow Airport are to fight for compensation. The workers were...
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Employers choosing to “nibble” around the edges of their new workforce’s pay and conditions after a TUPE transfer will lose...
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Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v Virdi, EAT, 18 October 2006 Background Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA),...
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Employing migrants can be risky, but if checks are carried out, there should be no problems.